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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 28.14 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 28.14 and 16.83 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 28.14 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/28.14 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 28.14 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.60/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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