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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 28.33 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 28.33 and 13.51 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 28.33 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/28.33 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 28.33 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.74/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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