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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 28.39 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 28.39 and 8.80 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 28.39 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/28.39 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 28.39 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.86/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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