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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.60, 28.11 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.60, 28.11 and 18.12 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.60 : 28.11 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.60/28.11 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.60x = 28.11 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.60x = 509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.35/18.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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