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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 26.13 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 26.13 and 18.28 is: 25.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 26.13 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/26.13 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 26.13 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.66/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.35

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