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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 28.54 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 28.54 and 18.90 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 28.54 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/28.54 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 28.54 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.41/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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