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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 28.39 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 28.39 and 10.91 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 28.39 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/28.39 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 28.39 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.73/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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