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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 25.07 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 25.07 and 16.46 is: 22.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 25.07 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/25.07 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 25.07 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.76/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.57

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