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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 36.82 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 36.82 and 18.52 is: 25.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 36.82 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/36.82 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 36.82 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.91/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.53

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