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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 28.34 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 28.34 and 18.18 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 28.34 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/28.34 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 28.34 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.22/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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