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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 36.05 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 36.05 and 18.83 is: 25.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 36.05 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/36.05 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 36.05 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.82/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.99

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