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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 26.09 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 26.09 and 16.01 is: 22.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 26.09 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/26.09 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 26.09 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.49/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.05

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