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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 25.11 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 25.11 and 16.05 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 25.11 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/25.11 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 25.11 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.02/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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