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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.77, 28.11 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.77, 28.11 and 13.34 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.77 : 28.11 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.77/28.11 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.77x = 28.11 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.77x = 374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.87/18.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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