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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 35.93 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 35.93 and 18.28 is: 25.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 35.93 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/35.93 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 35.93 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.62/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.20

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