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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 28.40 and 10.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 28.40 and 10.90 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 28.40 = 10.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/28.40 = 10.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 28.40 × 10.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.56/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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