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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 25.70 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 25.70 and 16.85 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 25.70 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/25.70 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 25.70 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.05/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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