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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.99 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.99 and 16.07 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.99 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.99 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.99 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.49/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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