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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.89, 26.03 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.89, 26.03 and 18.45 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.89 : 26.03 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.89/26.03 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.89x = 26.03 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.89x = 480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.16/18.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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