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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 25.06 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 25.06 and 16.78 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 25.06 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/25.06 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 25.06 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.51/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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