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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 28.13 and 17.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 28.13 and 17.90 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 28.13 = 17.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/28.13 = 17.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 28.13 × 17.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.50/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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