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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 28.11 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 28.11 and 14.73 is: 22.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 28.11 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/28.11 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 28.11 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.06/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.05

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