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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 36.08 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 36.08 and 18.87 is: 26.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 36.08 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/36.08 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 36.08 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.83/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.06

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