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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 26.06 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 26.06 and 16.56 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 26.06 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/26.06 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 26.06 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.55/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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