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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 27.33 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 27.33 and 16.91 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 27.33 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/27.33 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 27.33 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.01/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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