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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 36.25 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 36.25 and 18.11 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 36.25 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/36.25 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 36.25 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.49/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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