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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 28.03 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 28.03 and 6.67 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 28.03 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/28.03 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 28.03 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.96/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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