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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 25.81 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 25.81 and 16.29 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 25.81 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/25.81 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 25.81 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.44/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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