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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.83, 25.93 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.83, 25.93 and 16.86 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.83 : 25.93 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.83/25.93 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.83x = 25.93 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.83x = 437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.11/18.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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