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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 28.30 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 28.30 and 8.73 is: 13.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 28.30 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/28.30 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 28.30 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.06/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.09

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