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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 28.44 and 18.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 28.44 and 18.33 is: 27.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 28.44 = 18.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/28.44 = 18.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 28.44 × 18.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.31/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.63

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