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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.83, 26.04 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.83, 26.04 and 16.47 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.83 : 26.04 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.83/26.04 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.83x = 26.04 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.83x = 428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.88/18.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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