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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 28.37 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 28.37 and 15.54 is: 23.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 28.37 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/28.37 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 28.37 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.79/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.30

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