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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 25.29 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 25.29 and 16.35 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 25.29 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/25.29 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 25.29 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.49/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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