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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.68, 28.01 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.68, 28.01 and 8.54 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.68 : 28.01 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.68/28.01 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.68x = 28.01 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.68x = 239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.02/18.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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