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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 28.07 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 28.07 and 10.69 is: 16.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 28.07 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/28.07 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 28.07 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.02/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.03

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