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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 28.42 and 14.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 28.42 and 14.96 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 28.42 = 14.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/28.42 = 14.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 28.42 × 14.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.16/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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