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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.46, 25.37 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.46, 25.37 and 16.60 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.46 : 25.37 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.46/25.37 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.46x = 25.37 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.46x = 421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.14/18.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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