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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.72, 28.04 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.72, 28.04 and 16.02 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.72 : 28.04 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.72/28.04 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.72x = 28.04 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.72x = 449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.12/18.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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