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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.45, 36.51 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.45, 36.51 and 18.29 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.45 : 36.51 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.45/36.51 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.45x = 36.51 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.45x = 667.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.77/26.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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