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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.25, 27.50 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.25, 27.50 and 16.36 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.25 : 27.50 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.25/27.50 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.25x = 27.50 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.25x = 449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.75/18.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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