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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 26.03 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 26.03 and 18.51 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 26.03 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/26.03 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 26.03 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.66/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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