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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.54, 39.70 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.54, 39.70 and 18.95 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.54 : 39.70 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.54/39.70 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.54x = 39.70 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.54x = 752.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.07/26.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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