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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.75, 28.17 and 9.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.75, 28.17 and 9.74 is: 14.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.75 : 28.17 = 9.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.75/28.17 = 9.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.75x = 28.17 × 9.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.75x = 274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.33/18.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.63

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