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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 28.25 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 28.25 and 16.36 is: 24.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 28.25 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/28.25 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 28.25 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.17/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.41

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