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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 27.27 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 27.27 and 16.04 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 27.27 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/27.27 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 27.27 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.41/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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