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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 26.91 and 18.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 26.91 and 18.03 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 26.91 = 18.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/26.91 = 18.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 26.91 × 18.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.21/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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