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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 26.99 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 26.99 and 16.17 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 26.99 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/26.99 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 26.99 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.43/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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