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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 28.03 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 28.03 and 10.14 is: 15.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 28.03 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/28.03 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 28.03 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.22/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.20

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