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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 36.68 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 36.68 and 26.48 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 36.68 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/36.68 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 36.68 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.29/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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