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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.03, 26.98 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.03, 26.98 and 13.51 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.03 : 26.98 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.03/26.98 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.03x = 26.98 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.03x = 364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.43/18.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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