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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 25.22 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 25.22 and 16.10 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 25.22 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/25.22 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 25.22 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.01/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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