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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 28.24 and 18.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 28.24 and 18.81 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 28.24 = 18.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/28.24 = 18.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 28.24 × 18.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.15/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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