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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.17, 27.09 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.17, 27.09 and 16.25 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.17 : 27.09 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.17/27.09 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.17x = 27.09 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.17x = 440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.08/18.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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