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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 36.72 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 36.72 and 18.43 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 36.72 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/36.72 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 36.72 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.66/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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