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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 24.91 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 24.91 and 18.04 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 24.91 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/24.91 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 24.91 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.38/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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