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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 25.01 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 25.01 and 16.72 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 25.01 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/25.01 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 25.01 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.17/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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