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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 25.37 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 25.37 and 16.31 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 25.37 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/25.37 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 25.37 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.58/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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