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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 28.16 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 28.16 and 18.36 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 28.16 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/28.16 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 28.16 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.02/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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