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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 27.34 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 27.34 and 16.94 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 27.34 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/27.34 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 27.34 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.14/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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