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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 27.21 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 27.21 and 16.22 is: 24.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 27.21 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/27.21 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 27.21 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.21/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.19

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