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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 25.20 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 25.20 and 16.50 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 25.20 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/25.20 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 25.20 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.80/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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