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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 28.07 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 28.07 and 16.93 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 28.07 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/28.07 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 28.07 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.23/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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