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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 26.98 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 26.98 and 10.80 is: 16.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 26.98 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/26.98 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 26.98 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.20/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.15

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