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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 28.17 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 28.17 and 16.25 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 28.17 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/28.17 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 28.17 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.62/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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