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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.59, 36.32 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.59, 36.32 and 26.08 is: 35.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.59 : 36.32 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.59/36.32 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.59x = 36.32 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.59x = 947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.23/26.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.62

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