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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 26.01 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 26.01 and 16.59 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 26.01 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/26.01 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 26.01 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.51/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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