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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 39.20 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 39.20 and 18.08 is: 27.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 39.20 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/39.20 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 39.20 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.74/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.18

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