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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 28.04 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 28.04 and 16.73 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 28.04 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/28.04 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 28.04 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.10/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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