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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 26.96 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 26.96 and 16.62 is: 24.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 26.96 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/26.96 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 26.96 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.08/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.80

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