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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.25, 25.17 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.25, 25.17 and 16.80 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.25 : 25.17 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.25/25.17 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.25x = 25.17 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.25x = 422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.86/18.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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