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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.61, 27.94 and 9.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.61, 27.94 and 9.60 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.61 : 27.94 = 9.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.61/27.94 = 9.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.61x = 27.94 × 9.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.61x = 268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.22/18.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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