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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 24.86 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 24.86 and 16.18 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 24.86 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/24.86 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 24.86 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.23/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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