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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 24.91 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 24.91 and 16.42 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 24.91 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/24.91 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 24.91 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.90/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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