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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.23, 25.16 and 16.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.23, 25.16 and 16.19 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.23 : 25.16 = 16.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.23/25.16 = 16.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.23x = 25.16 × 16.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.23x = 407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.13/18.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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