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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 27.59 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 27.59 and 16.77 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 27.59 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/27.59 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 27.59 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.68/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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