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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 28.50 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 28.50 and 16.31 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 28.50 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/28.50 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 28.50 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.94/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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