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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 28.12 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 28.12 and 13.06 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 28.12 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/28.12 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 28.12 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.04/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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