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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.59, 25.59 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.59, 25.59 and 16.77 is: 23.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.59 : 25.59 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.59/25.59 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.59x = 25.59 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.59x = 429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.14/18.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.08

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