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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 25.33 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 25.33 and 12.23 is: 16.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 25.33 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/25.33 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 25.33 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.78/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.89

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