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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 25.07 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 25.07 and 16.29 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 25.07 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/25.07 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 25.07 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.31/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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