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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 28.14 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 28.14 and 12.35 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 28.14 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/28.14 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 28.14 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.39/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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