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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 28.32 and 8.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 28.32 and 8.20 is: 12.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 28.32 = 8.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/28.32 = 8.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 28.32 × 8.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.22/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.30

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