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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.03, 26.88 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.03, 26.88 and 16.68 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.03 : 26.88 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.03/26.88 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.03x = 26.88 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.03x = 448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.36/18.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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