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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 24.88 and 16.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 24.88 and 16.70 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 24.88 = 16.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/24.88 = 16.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 24.88 × 16.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.50/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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