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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.23, 27.18 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.23, 27.18 and 16.02 is: 23.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.23 : 27.18 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.23/27.18 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.23x = 27.18 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.23x = 435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.42/18.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.89

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