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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.03, 27 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.03, 27 and 16.01 is: 23.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.03 : 27 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.03/27 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.03x = 27 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.03x = 432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.14/18.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.97

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