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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 27.08 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 27.08 and 16.93 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 27.08 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/27.08 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 27.08 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.46/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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