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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 28.04 and 9.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 28.04 and 9.56 is: 14.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 28.04 = 9.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/28.04 = 9.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 28.04 × 9.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.06/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.33

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