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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 27.05 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 27.05 and 16.97 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 27.05 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/27.05 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 27.05 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.95/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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