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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.63, 27.91 and 9.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.63, 27.91 and 9.59 is: 14.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.63 : 27.91 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.63/27.91 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.63x = 27.91 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.63x = 267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.53/18.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.36

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