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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.56, 27.71 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.56, 27.71 and 16.76 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.56 : 27.71 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.56/27.71 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.56x = 27.71 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.56x = 464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.42/18.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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