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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 25.80 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 25.80 and 16.39 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 25.80 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/25.80 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 25.80 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.86/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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