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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 26 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 26 and 16.42 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 26 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/26 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 26 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.92/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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