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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 28.36 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 28.36 and 13.60 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 28.36 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/28.36 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 28.36 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.70/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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