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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.22, 36.14 and 18.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.22, 36.14 and 18.03 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.22 : 36.14 = 18.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.22/36.14 = 18.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.22x = 36.14 × 18.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.22x = 651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.51/26.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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