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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 26.97 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 26.97 and 13.18 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 26.97 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/26.97 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 26.97 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.46/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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