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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 25.70 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 25.70 and 16.28 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 25.70 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/25.70 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 25.70 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.37/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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