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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.40, 25.27 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.40, 25.27 and 16.40 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.40 : 25.27 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.40/25.27 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.40x = 25.27 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.40x = 414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.43/18.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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