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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 27.76 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 27.76 and 16.24 is: 24.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 27.76 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/27.76 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 27.76 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.88/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.44

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