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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 28.13 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 28.13 and 13.96 is: 20.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 28.13 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/28.13 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 28.13 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.62/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.86

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