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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 26.16 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 26.16 and 18.21 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 26.16 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/26.16 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 26.16 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.37/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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