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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 28.48 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 28.48 and 18.84 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 28.48 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/28.48 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 28.48 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.56/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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