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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 24.97 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 24.97 and 16.27 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 24.97 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/24.97 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 24.97 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.14/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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