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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 26.04 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 26.04 and 18.04 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 26.04 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/26.04 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 26.04 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.76/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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