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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 27.94 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 27.94 and 16.73 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 27.94 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/27.94 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 27.94 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.44/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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