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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 24.72 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 24.72 and 18.06 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 24.72 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/24.72 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 24.72 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.44/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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