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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 25.78 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 25.78 and 16.03 is: 22.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 25.78 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/25.78 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 25.78 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.25/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.00

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