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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 39.66 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 39.66 and 18.86 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 39.66 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/39.66 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 39.66 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.99/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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