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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.95, 26.27 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.95, 26.27 and 18.38 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.95 : 26.27 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.95/26.27 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.95x = 26.27 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.95x = 482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.95/18.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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