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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 36.26 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 36.26 and 26.28 is: 36.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 36.26 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/36.26 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 36.26 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.78/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.07

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