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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.55, 27.97 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.55, 27.97 and 16.67 is: 25.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.55 : 27.97 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.55/27.97 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.55x = 27.97 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.55x = 466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.29/18.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.14

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