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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 26.04 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 26.04 and 18.50 is: 25.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 26.04 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/26.04 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 26.04 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.58/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.63

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