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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 27.17 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 27.17 and 16.44 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 27.17 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/27.17 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 27.17 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.67/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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