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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.91, 28.33 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.91, 28.33 and 15.06 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.91 : 28.33 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.91/28.33 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.91x = 28.33 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.91x = 426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.65/18.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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