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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 28.14 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 28.14 and 13.48 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 28.14 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/28.14 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 28.14 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.33/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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