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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 28.16 and 10.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 28.16 and 10.76 is: 16.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 28.16 = 10.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/28.16 = 10.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 28.16 × 10.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.00/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.15

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