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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.03, 26.98 and 10.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.03, 26.98 and 10.42 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.03 : 26.98 = 10.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.03/26.98 = 10.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.03x = 26.98 × 10.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.03x = 281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.13/18.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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