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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 27.46 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 27.46 and 16.24 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 27.46 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/27.46 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 27.46 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 445.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.95/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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