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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.35, 39.42 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.35, 39.42 and 18.32 is: 27.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.35 : 39.42 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.35/39.42 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.35x = 39.42 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.35x = 721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.98/26.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.40

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