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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.65, 27.95 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.65, 27.95 and 16.85 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.65 : 27.95 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.65/27.95 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.65x = 27.95 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.65x = 470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.73/18.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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