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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 39.83 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 39.83 and 18.57 is: 27.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 39.83 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/39.83 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 39.83 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.35/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.79

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