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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 25.74 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 25.74 and 16.82 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 25.74 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/25.74 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 25.74 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.95/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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