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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 39.08 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 39.08 and 18.47 is: 27.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 39.08 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/39.08 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 39.08 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.95/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.73

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