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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 28.44 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 28.44 and 18.86 is: 28.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 28.44 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/28.44 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 28.44 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.24/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.44

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