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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.61, 25.67 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.61, 25.67 and 16.87 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.61 : 25.67 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.61/25.67 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.61x = 25.67 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.61x = 433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.05/18.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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