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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 28.35 and 5.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 28.35 and 5.38 is: 8.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 28.35 = 5.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/28.35 = 5.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 28.35 × 5.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.43/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.06

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