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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.30 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.30 and 16.18 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.30 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.30 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.30 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.35/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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