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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 26.03 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 26.03 and 16.11 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 26.03 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/26.03 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 26.03 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.26/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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