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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 26.98 and 12.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 26.98 and 12.29 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 26.98 = 12.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/26.98 = 12.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 26.98 × 12.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.42/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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