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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 36.02 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 36.02 and 18.29 is: 25.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 36.02 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/36.02 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 36.02 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.71/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.26

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