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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.43, 27.47 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.43, 27.47 and 16.81 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.43 : 27.47 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.43/27.47 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.43x = 27.47 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.43x = 461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.74/18.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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