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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 27.24 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 27.24 and 13.71 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 27.24 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/27.24 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 27.24 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.32/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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