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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 28 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 28 and 11.09 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 28 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/28 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 28 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.52/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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