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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.90 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.90 and 18.14 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.90 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.90 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.90 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.37/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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