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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 25.25 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 25.25 and 16.46 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 25.25 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/25.25 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 25.25 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.62/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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