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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 28.31 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 28.31 and 13.50 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 28.31 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/28.31 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 28.31 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.12/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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