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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 25.86 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 25.86 and 16.30 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 25.86 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/25.86 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 25.86 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.52/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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