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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 26.99 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 26.99 and 16.37 is: 24.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 26.99 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/26.99 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 26.99 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.83/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.44

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