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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 37.14 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 37.14 and 18.18 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 37.14 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/37.14 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 37.14 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.21/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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