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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 39.11 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 39.11 and 18.45 is: 27.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 39.11 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/39.11 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 39.11 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.58/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.71

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