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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 26.24 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 26.24 and 18.45 is: 26.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 26.24 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/26.24 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 26.24 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.04/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.24

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