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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 26.04 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 26.04 and 18.23 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 26.04 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/26.04 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 26.04 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.58/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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