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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 27.60 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 27.60 and 16.75 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 27.60 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/27.60 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 27.60 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.30/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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