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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 27.13 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 27.13 and 16.66 is: 24.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 27.13 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/27.13 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 27.13 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.04/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.86

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