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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.20, 39.22 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.20, 39.22 and 18.18 is: 27.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.20 : 39.22 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.20/39.22 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.20x = 39.22 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.20x = 713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.02/26.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.21

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