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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 28.25 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 28.25 and 10.28 is: 15.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 28.25 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/28.25 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 28.25 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.37/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.41

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