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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 25.18 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 25.18 and 16.20 is: 22.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 25.18 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/25.18 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 25.18 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.92/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.39

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