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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 26.04 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 26.04 and 18.09 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 26.04 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/26.04 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 26.04 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.13/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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