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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.22 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.22 and 17.99 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.22 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.22 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.22 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.49/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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