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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 39.37 and 18.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 39.37 and 18.67 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 39.37 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/39.37 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 39.37 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.04/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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