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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 39.72 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 39.72 and 18.51 is: 27.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 39.72 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/39.72 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 39.72 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.22/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.79

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