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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.83, 28.14 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.83, 28.14 and 15.79 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.83 : 28.14 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.83/28.14 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.83x = 28.14 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.83x = 444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.33/18.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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