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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.65, 25.62 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.65, 25.62 and 16.83 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.65 : 25.62 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.65/25.62 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.65x = 25.62 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.65x = 431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.18/18.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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