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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 26.03 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 26.03 and 16.80 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 26.03 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/26.03 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 26.03 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.22/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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