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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 26.08 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 26.08 and 18.56 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 26.08 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/26.08 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 26.08 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.95/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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