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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 24.96 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 24.96 and 16.57 is: 22.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 24.96 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/24.96 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 24.96 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.59/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.86

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