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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 28.40 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 28.40 and 11.82 is: 17.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 28.40 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/28.40 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 28.40 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.69/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.71

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