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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.14, 36.02 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.14, 36.02 and 18.86 is: 25.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.14 : 36.02 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.14/36.02 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.14x = 36.02 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.14x = 679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.34/26.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.99

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