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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.60, 27.75 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.60, 27.75 and 16.47 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.60 : 27.75 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.60/27.75 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.60x = 27.75 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.60x = 457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.04/18.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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