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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 28.00 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 28.00 and 6.64 is: 9.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 28.00 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/28.00 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 28.00 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.98/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.96

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