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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 28.01 and 5.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 28.01 and 5.84 is: 8.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 28.01 = 5.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/28.01 = 5.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 28.01 × 5.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.44/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.75

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