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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.04 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.04 and 15.73 is: 21.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.04 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.04 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.04 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.86/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.69

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