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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 40.32 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 40.32 and 18.30 is: 27.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 40.32 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/40.32 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 40.32 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.86/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.45

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