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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.40, 25.31 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.40, 25.31 and 16.10 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.40 : 25.31 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.40/25.31 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.40x = 25.31 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.40x = 407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.38/18.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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