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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 28.23 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 28.23 and 8.14 is: 12.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 28.23 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/28.23 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 28.23 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.79/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.21

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