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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 26.18 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 26.18 and 18.45 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 26.18 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/26.18 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 26.18 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.10/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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