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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 25.86 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 25.86 and 16.04 is: 22.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 25.86 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/25.86 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 25.86 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.80/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.09

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