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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 25.96 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 25.96 and 16.99 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 25.96 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/25.96 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 25.96 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.06/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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