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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 25.86 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 25.86 and 16.08 is: 22.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 25.86 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/25.86 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 25.86 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.83/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.11

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