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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 25.00 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 25.00 and 16.89 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 25.00 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/25.00 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 25.00 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.23/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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