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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.64, 27.96 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.64, 27.96 and 16.52 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.64 : 27.96 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.64/27.96 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.64x = 27.96 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.64x = 461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.90/18.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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