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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.60, 27.90 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.60, 27.90 and 16.81 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.60 : 27.90 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.60/27.90 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.60x = 27.90 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.60x = 468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.96/18.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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