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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.66, 28.10 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.66, 28.10 and 16.78 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.66 : 28.10 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.66/28.10 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.66x = 28.10 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.66x = 471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.52/18.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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