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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 25.57 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 25.57 and 16.90 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 25.57 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/25.57 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 25.57 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.13/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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