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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 37.41 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 37.41 and 16.18 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 37.41 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/37.41 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 37.41 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.44/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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