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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 24.85 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 24.85 and 16.30 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 24.85 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/24.85 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 24.85 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.06/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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