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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 39.48 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 39.48 and 18.35 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 39.48 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/39.48 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 39.48 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.46/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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