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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.44, 36.50 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.44, 36.50 and 18.15 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.44 : 36.50 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.44/36.50 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.44x = 36.50 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.44x = 662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.43/26.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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