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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 26.08 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 26.08 and 16.96 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 26.08 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/26.08 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 26.08 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.32/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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