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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 26.16 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 26.16 and 16.49 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 26.16 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/26.16 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 26.16 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.38/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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