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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.33, 27.38 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.33, 27.38 and 16.80 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.33 : 27.38 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.33/27.38 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.33x = 27.38 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.33x = 459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.90/18.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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