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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 25.21 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 25.21 and 16.50 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 25.21 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/25.21 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 25.21 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.97/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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