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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 27.93 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 27.93 and 18.71 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 27.93 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/27.93 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 27.93 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.40/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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