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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.95, 26.01 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.95, 26.01 and 16.88 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.95 : 26.01 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.95/26.01 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.95x = 26.01 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.95x = 438.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.92/18.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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