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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.77, 26.03 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.77, 26.03 and 18.05 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.77 : 26.03 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.77/26.03 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.77x = 26.03 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.77x = 469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.84/18.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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