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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 28.24 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 28.24 and 18.74 is: 27.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 28.24 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/28.24 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 28.24 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.22/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.94

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