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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 28.38 and 18.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 28.38 and 18.10 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 28.38 = 18.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/28.38 = 18.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 28.38 × 18.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.68/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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