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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 27.98 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 27.98 and 18.63 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 27.98 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/27.98 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 27.98 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.24/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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