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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.59, 39.79 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.59, 39.79 and 18.58 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.59 : 39.79 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.59/39.79 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.59x = 39.79 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.59x = 739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.30/26.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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