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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.51, 36.56 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.51, 36.56 and 18.31 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.51 : 36.56 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.51/36.56 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.51x = 36.56 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.51x = 669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.37/26.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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