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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 26.96 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 26.96 and 9.43 is: 14.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 26.96 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/26.96 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 26.96 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.12/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.11

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