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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 28.00 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 28.00 and 11.06 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 28.00 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/28.00 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 28.00 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.51/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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