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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.90 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.90 and 16.98 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.90 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.90 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.90 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.78/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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