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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.84, 36.98 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.84, 36.98 and 18.08 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.84 : 36.98 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.84/36.98 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.84x = 36.98 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.84x = 668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.60/26.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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