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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.66, 27.84 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.66, 27.84 and 16.44 is: 24.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.66 : 27.84 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.66/27.84 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.66x = 27.84 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.66x = 457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.69/18.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.53

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