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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 25.94 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 25.94 and 16.08 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 25.94 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/25.94 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 25.94 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.12/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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