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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 25.12 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 25.12 and 16.92 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 25.12 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/25.12 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 25.12 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.03/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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