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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 28.11 and 15.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 28.11 and 15.94 is: 23.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 28.11 = 15.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/28.11 = 15.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 28.11 × 15.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.07/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.85

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