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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.38 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.38 and 16.43 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.38 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.38 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.38 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 417.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.06/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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