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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.49, 27.62 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.49, 27.62 and 18.01 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.49 : 27.62 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.49/27.62 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.49x = 27.62 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.49x = 497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.44/18.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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