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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.96 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.96 and 18.05 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.96 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.96 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.96 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.01/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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