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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 36.61 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 36.61 and 18.36 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 36.61 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/36.61 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 36.61 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.16/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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