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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 28.27 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 28.27 and 16.93 is: 25.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 28.27 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/28.27 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 28.27 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.61/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.24

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