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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 25.33 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 25.33 and 16.20 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 25.33 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/25.33 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 25.33 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.24/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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