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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.89, 28.34 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.89, 28.34 and 18.74 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.89 : 28.34 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.89/28.34 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.89x = 28.34 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.89x = 531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.00/18.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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