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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 28.44 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 28.44 and 9.95 is: 14.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 28.44 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/28.44 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 28.44 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.05/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.92

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