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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 27.76 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 27.76 and 16.14 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 27.76 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/27.76 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 27.76 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.01/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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