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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 27 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 27 and 16.93 is: 25.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 27 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/27 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 27 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.11/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.40

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