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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 28.33 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 28.33 and 10.32 is: 15.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 28.33 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/28.33 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 28.33 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.41/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.48

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