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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.95, 28.42 and 8.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.95, 28.42 and 8.27 is: 12.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.95 : 28.42 = 8.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.95/28.42 = 8.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.95x = 28.42 × 8.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.95x = 234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.87/18.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.40

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