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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 40.14 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 40.14 and 18.75 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 40.14 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/40.14 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 40.14 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.63/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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