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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 25.56 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 25.56 and 16.54 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 25.56 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/25.56 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 25.56 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 422.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.76/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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