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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 28.35 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 28.35 and 16.35 is: 24.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 28.35 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/28.35 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 28.35 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.52/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.49

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