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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.59, 27.86 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.59, 27.86 and 16.45 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.59 : 27.86 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.59/27.86 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.59x = 27.86 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.59x = 458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.30/18.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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