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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 37.10 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 37.10 and 18.13 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 37.10 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/37.10 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 37.10 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.62/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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