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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 26.09 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 26.09 and 17.64 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 26.09 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/26.09 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 26.09 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.14/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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