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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.91, 28.37 and 5.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.91, 28.37 and 5.39 is: 8.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.91 : 28.37 = 5.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.91/28.37 = 5.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.91x = 28.37 × 5.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.91x = 152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.87/18.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.08

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