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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.39, 36.41 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.39, 36.41 and 18.21 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.39 : 36.41 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.39/36.41 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.39x = 36.41 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.39x = 663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.03/26.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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