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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 26.32 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 26.32 and 18.57 is: 25.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 26.32 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/26.32 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 26.32 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.72/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.74

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