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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.29, 39.34 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.29, 39.34 and 18.68 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.29 : 39.34 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.29/39.34 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.29x = 39.34 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.29x = 734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.87/26.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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