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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 26.04 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 26.04 and 16.86 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 26.04 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/26.04 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 26.04 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.03/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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