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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 28.39 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 28.39 and 18.01 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 28.39 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/28.39 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 28.39 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.30/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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