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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 25.17 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 25.17 and 16.87 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 25.17 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/25.17 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 25.17 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.62/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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