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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 28.17 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 28.17 and 18.87 is: 28.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 28.17 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/28.17 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 28.17 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.57/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.10

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