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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 25.89 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 25.89 and 16.25 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 25.89 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/25.89 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 25.89 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.69/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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