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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.77, 28.15 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.77, 28.15 and 13.06 is: 19.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.77 : 28.15 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.77/28.15 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.77x = 28.15 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.77x = 367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.64/18.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.59

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