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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 28.16 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 28.16 and 12.02 is: 18.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 28.16 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/28.16 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 28.16 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.58/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.01

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