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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.89, 28.34 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.89, 28.34 and 16.28 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.89 : 28.34 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.89/28.34 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.89x = 28.34 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.89x = 461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.15/18.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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