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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 28.17 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 28.17 and 13.98 is: 20.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 28.17 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/28.17 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 28.17 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.82/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.94

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