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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 28.38 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 28.38 and 16.14 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 28.38 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/28.38 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 28.38 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.05/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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