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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 27.12 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 27.12 and 16.68 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 27.12 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/27.12 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 27.12 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.36/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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