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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 28.40 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 28.40 and 18.69 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 28.40 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/28.40 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 28.40 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.70/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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