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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 26.07 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 26.07 and 16.80 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 26.07 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/26.07 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 26.07 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.98/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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