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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 25.22 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 25.22 and 16.07 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 25.22 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/25.22 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 25.22 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.29/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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