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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 28.42 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 28.42 and 11.34 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 28.42 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/28.42 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 28.42 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.25/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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