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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 25.01 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 25.01 and 16.93 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 25.01 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/25.01 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 25.01 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.42/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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