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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 39.09 and 18.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 39.09 and 18.02 is: 27.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 39.09 = 18.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/39.09 = 18.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 39.09 × 18.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.40/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.03

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