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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.89, 28.34 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.89, 28.34 and 15.70 is: 23.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.89 : 28.34 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.89/28.34 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.89x = 28.34 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.89x = 444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.95/18.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.55

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