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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 28.01 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 28.01 and 12.90 is: 19.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 28.01 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/28.01 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 28.01 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.12/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.34

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