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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.63, 28.02 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.63, 28.02 and 16.11 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.63 : 28.02 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.63/28.02 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.63x = 28.02 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.63x = 451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.40/18.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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