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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 24.73 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 24.73 and 16.16 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 24.73 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/24.73 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 24.73 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.64/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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