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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 25.35 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 25.35 and 16.34 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 25.35 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/25.35 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 25.35 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.22/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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