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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.25, 27.42 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.25, 27.42 and 16.05 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.25 : 27.42 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.25/27.42 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.25x = 27.42 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.25x = 440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.09/18.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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