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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.75, 40.02 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.75, 40.02 and 18.18 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.75 : 40.02 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.75/40.02 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.75x = 40.02 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.75x = 727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.56/26.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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