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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.74, 28.10 and 7.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.74, 28.10 and 7.91 is: 11.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.74 : 28.10 = 7.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.74/28.10 = 7.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.74x = 28.10 × 7.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.74x = 222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.19/18.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.86

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