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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.17, 36.13 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.17, 36.13 and 18.91 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.17 : 36.13 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.17/36.13 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.17x = 36.13 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.17x = 683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.22/26.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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