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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 28.05 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 28.05 and 16.71 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 28.05 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/28.05 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 28.05 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.72/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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