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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 27.18 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 27.18 and 16.64 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 27.18 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/27.18 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 27.18 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.28/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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