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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.68, 28.02 and 5.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.68, 28.02 and 5.84 is: 8.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.68 : 28.02 = 5.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.68/28.02 = 5.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.68x = 28.02 × 5.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.68x = 163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.65/18.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.76

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