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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.00, 27.12 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.00, 27.12 and 16.59 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.00 : 27.12 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.00/27.12 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.00x = 27.12 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.00x = 449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.70/18.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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