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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 24.93 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 24.93 and 16.38 is: 22.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 24.93 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/24.93 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 24.93 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.35/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.61

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