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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.49, 39.72 and 18.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.49, 39.72 and 18.77 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.49 : 39.72 = 18.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.49/39.72 = 18.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.49x = 39.72 × 18.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.49x = 745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.43/26.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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