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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 36.42 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 36.42 and 26.49 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 36.42 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/36.42 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 36.42 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.77/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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