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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.95, 37.20 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.95, 37.20 and 18.79 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.95 : 37.20 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.95/37.20 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.95x = 37.20 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.95x = 698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.99/26.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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