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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 39.03 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 39.03 and 18.45 is: 27.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 39.03 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/39.03 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 39.03 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.10/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.69

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