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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 26.91 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 26.91 and 16.44 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 26.91 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/26.91 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 26.91 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.40/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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