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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 40.18 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 40.18 and 18.84 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 40.18 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/40.18 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 40.18 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.99/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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