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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 24.83 and 16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 24.83 and 16 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 24.83 = 16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/24.83 = 16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 24.83 × 16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.28/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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