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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 28.32 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 28.32 and 18.80 is: 28.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 28.32 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/28.32 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 28.32 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.42/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.32

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