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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.92 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.92 and 18.99 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.92 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.92 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.92 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.16/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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