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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 25.02 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 25.02 and 16.02 is: 21.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 25.02 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/25.02 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 25.02 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.74/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.99

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