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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 27.11 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 27.11 and 16.12 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 27.11 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/27.11 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 27.11 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.80/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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