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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 28.08 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 28.08 and 16.56 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 28.08 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/28.08 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 28.08 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.00/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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