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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.47, 25.47 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.47, 25.47 and 16.01 is: 22.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.47 : 25.47 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.47/25.47 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.47x = 25.47 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.47x = 407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.84/18.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.09

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