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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.27, 24.30 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.27, 24.30 and 16.18 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.27 : 24.30 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.27/24.30 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.27x = 24.30 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.27x = 393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.25/16.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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