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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 27.82 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 27.82 and 16.32 is: 24.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 27.82 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/27.82 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 27.82 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.02/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.44

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