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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 36.10 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 36.10 and 18.90 is: 26.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 36.10 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/36.10 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 36.10 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.29/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.05

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