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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 37.17 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 37.17 and 18.75 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 37.17 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/37.17 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 37.17 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 696.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.94/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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