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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 36.84 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 36.84 and 26.15 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 36.84 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/36.84 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 36.84 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.18/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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