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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 27.19 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 27.19 and 16.02 is: 23.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 27.19 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/27.19 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 27.19 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.69/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.93

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