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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 24.12 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 24.12 and 14.27 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 24.12 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/24.12 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 24.12 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.07/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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