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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.66, 28.07 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.66, 28.07 and 18.66 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.66 : 28.07 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.66/28.07 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.66x = 28.07 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.66x = 523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.79/18.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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