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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 28.32 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 28.32 and 14.38 is: 21.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 28.32 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/28.32 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 28.32 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.24/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.58

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