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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 28.44 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 28.44 and 10.96 is: 16.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 28.44 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/28.44 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 28.44 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.70/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.42

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