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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 24.78 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 24.78 and 16.84 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 24.78 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/24.78 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 24.78 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.30/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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