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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.75, 25.89 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.75, 25.89 and 16.81 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.75 : 25.89 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.75/25.89 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.75x = 25.89 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.75x = 435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.21/18.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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