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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 28.40 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 28.40 and 6.76 is: 10.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 28.40 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/28.40 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 28.40 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.93/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.13

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