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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 28.17 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 28.17 and 18.51 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 28.17 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/28.17 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 28.17 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.43/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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