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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 28.32 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 28.32 and 13.68 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 28.32 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/28.32 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 28.32 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.42/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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