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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 35.94 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 35.94 and 18.73 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 35.94 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/35.94 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 35.94 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.16/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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