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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 37.20 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 37.20 and 18.20 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 37.20 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/37.20 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 37.20 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.04/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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