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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.17 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.17 and 18.74 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.17 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.17 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.17 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.57/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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