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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.46, 27.83 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.46, 27.83 and 16.96 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.46 : 27.83 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.46/27.83 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.46x = 27.83 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.46x = 472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.00/18.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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