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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 24.10 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 24.10 and 18.26 is: 24.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 24.10 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/24.10 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 24.10 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.07/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.10

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