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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 27.81 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 27.81 and 16.66 is: 24.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 27.81 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/27.81 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 27.81 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.31/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.79

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