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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 28.30 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 28.30 and 16.31 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 28.30 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/28.30 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 28.30 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.47/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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