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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 24.96 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 24.96 and 16.93 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 24.96 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/24.96 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 24.96 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.57/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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