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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 28.26 and 18.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 28.26 and 18.40 is: 27.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 28.26 = 18.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/28.26 = 18.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 28.26 × 18.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.75/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.45

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