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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 25.70 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 25.70 and 16.09 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 25.70 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/25.70 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 25.70 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.51/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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