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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.53, 36.60 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.53, 36.60 and 18.76 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.53 : 36.60 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.53/36.60 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.53x = 36.60 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.53x = 686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.52/26.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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