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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 27.80 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 27.80 and 16.36 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 27.80 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/27.80 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 27.80 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.81/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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