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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.83, 28.21 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.83, 28.21 and 9.81 is: 14.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.83 : 28.21 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.83/28.21 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.83x = 28.21 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.83x = 276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.74/18.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.70

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