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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 27.55 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 27.55 and 16.23 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 27.55 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/27.55 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 27.55 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.20/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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