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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 26.01 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 26.01 and 16.47 is: 22.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 26.01 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/26.01 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 26.01 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.38/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.67

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