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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.20, 36.22 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.20, 36.22 and 18.07 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.20 : 36.22 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.20/36.22 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.20x = 36.22 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.20x = 654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.65/26.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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