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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 27.30 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 27.30 and 16.58 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 27.30 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/27.30 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 27.30 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.63/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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