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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 27.97 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 27.97 and 16.57 is: 24.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 27.97 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/27.97 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 27.97 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.46/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.80

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