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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.68, 28.06 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.68, 28.06 and 17.88 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.68 : 28.06 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.68/28.06 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.68x = 28.06 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.68x = 501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.71/18.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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