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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 25.13 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 25.13 and 16.32 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 25.13 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/25.13 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 25.13 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.12/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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