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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.92 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.92 and 16.02 is: 22.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.92 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.92 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.92 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.24/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.09

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