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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 26.10 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 26.10 and 16.99 is: 23.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 26.10 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/26.10 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 26.10 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.44/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.43

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