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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 36.77 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 36.77 and 26.33 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 36.77 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/36.77 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 36.77 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.84/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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