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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 26.16 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 26.16 and 16.91 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 26.16 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/26.16 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 26.16 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.34/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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