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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 26.10 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 26.10 and 18.45 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 26.10 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/26.10 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 26.10 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.55/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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