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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 28.27 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 28.27 and 9.08 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 28.27 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/28.27 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 28.27 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.77/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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