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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 39.97 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 39.97 and 18.13 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 39.97 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/39.97 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 39.97 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.66/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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