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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 28.20 and 9.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 28.20 and 9.77 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 28.20 = 9.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/28.20 = 9.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 28.20 × 9.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.57/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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