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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 26.33 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 26.33 and 18.49 is: 25.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 26.33 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/26.33 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 26.33 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.84/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.64

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