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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 27.08 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 27.08 and 16.75 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 27.08 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/27.08 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 27.08 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.59/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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