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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 28.03 and 8

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 28.03 and 8 is: 11.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 28.03 = 8 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/28.03 = 8/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 28.03 × 8
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.24/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.99

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