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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 27.43 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 27.43 and 16.66 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 27.43 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/27.43 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 27.43 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.85/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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