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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 28.37 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 28.37 and 18.09 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 28.37 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/28.37 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 28.37 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.26/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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