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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 28.05 and 9.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 28.05 and 9.05 is: 13.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 28.05 = 9.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/28.05 = 9.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 28.05 × 9.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.92/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.58

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