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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 27.93 and 8.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 27.93 and 8.48 is: 12.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 27.93 = 8.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/27.93 = 8.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 27.93 × 8.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.85/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.72

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