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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.54, 36.64 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.54, 36.64 and 18.35 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.54 : 36.64 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.54/36.64 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.54x = 36.64 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.54x = 672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.39/26.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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