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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.68, 27.99 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.68, 27.99 and 9.68 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.68 : 27.99 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.68/27.99 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.68x = 27.99 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.68x = 270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.80/18.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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