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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 26.90 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 26.90 and 16.54 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 26.90 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/26.90 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 26.90 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.93/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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