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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 26.24 and 18.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 26.24 and 18.03 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 26.24 = 18.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/26.24 = 18.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 26.24 × 18.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 473.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.11/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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