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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 26.35 and 17.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 26.35 and 17.73 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 26.35 = 17.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/26.35 = 17.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 26.35 × 17.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.14/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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