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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.43, 25.41 and 16.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.43, 25.41 and 16.63 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.43 : 25.41 = 16.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.43/25.41 = 16.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.43x = 25.41 × 16.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.43x = 422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.57/18.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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