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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 37 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 37 and 18.20 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 37 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/37 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 37 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.40/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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