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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 27.65 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 27.65 and 16.55 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 27.65 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/27.65 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 27.65 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.39/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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