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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 25.95 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 25.95 and 16.23 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 25.95 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/25.95 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 25.95 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.17/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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