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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 25.67 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 25.67 and 16.15 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 25.67 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/25.67 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 25.67 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.55/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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