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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.00, 26.99 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.00, 26.99 and 11.23 is: 16.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.00 : 26.99 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.00/26.99 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.00x = 26.99 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.00x = 303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.10/18.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.84

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