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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.09 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.09 and 15.86 is: 21.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.09 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.09 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.09 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.93/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.91

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