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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 27.37 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 27.37 and 16.30 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 27.37 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/27.37 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 27.37 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.19/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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