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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 28.57 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 28.57 and 13.93 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 28.57 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/28.57 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 28.57 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.91/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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