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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 27.38 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 27.38 and 16.74 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 27.38 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/27.38 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 27.38 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.26/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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