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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 28.36 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 28.36 and 11.30 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 28.36 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/28.36 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 28.36 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.47/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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