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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 25.55 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 25.55 and 16.62 is: 23.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 25.55 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/25.55 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 25.55 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.56/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.01

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