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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 25.86 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 25.86 and 16.18 is: 22.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 25.86 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/25.86 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 25.86 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.41/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.30

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