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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 28.40 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 28.40 and 13.86 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 28.40 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/28.40 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 28.40 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.63/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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