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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.74, 28.24 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.74, 28.24 and 18.47 is: 27.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.74 : 28.24 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.74/28.24 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.74x = 28.24 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.74x = 521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.59/18.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.83

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