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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 35.90 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 35.90 and 18.27 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 35.90 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/35.90 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 35.90 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.87/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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