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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 26.34 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 26.34 and 17.76 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 26.34 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/26.34 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 26.34 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.80/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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