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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 25.23 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 25.23 and 16.43 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 25.23 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/25.23 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 25.23 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.40/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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