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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.03 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.03 and 16.13 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.03 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.03 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.03 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.73/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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