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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 39.75 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 39.75 and 18 is: 26.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 39.75 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/39.75 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 39.75 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.50/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.95

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