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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 35.92 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 35.92 and 18.27 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 35.92 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/35.92 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 35.92 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.49/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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