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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.77, 28.14 and 10.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.77, 28.14 and 10.21 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.77 : 28.14 = 10.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.77/28.14 = 10.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.77x = 28.14 × 10.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.77x = 287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.31/18.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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