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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 38.99 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 38.99 and 18.35 is: 27.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 38.99 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/38.99 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 38.99 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.18/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.46

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