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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.35, 39.44 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.35, 39.44 and 18.74 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.35 : 39.44 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.35/39.44 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.35x = 39.44 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.35x = 739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.25/26.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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