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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 36.03 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 36.03 and 18.72 is: 25.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 36.03 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/36.03 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 36.03 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.48/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.84

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