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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 28 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 28 and 16.64 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 28 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/28 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 28 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.92/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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