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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.91, 26.10 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.91, 26.10 and 18.70 is: 25.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.91 : 26.10 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.91/26.10 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.91x = 26.10 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.91x = 488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.07/18.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.81

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