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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.45, 36.71 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.45, 36.71 and 26.45 is: 36.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.45 : 36.71 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.45/36.71 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.45x = 36.71 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.45x = 970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.66/26.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.71

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