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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.13, 25 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.13, 25 and 16.49 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.13 : 25 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.13/25 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.13x = 25 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.13x = 412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.25/18.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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