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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 28.32 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 28.32 and 14.88 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 28.32 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/28.32 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 28.32 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.40/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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