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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 28.09 and 12.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 28.09 and 12.01 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 28.09 = 12.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/28.09 = 12.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 28.09 × 12.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.36/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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