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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 28.51 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 28.51 and 18.37 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 28.51 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/28.51 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 28.51 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.64/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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