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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 36.72 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 36.72 and 26.13 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 36.72 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/36.72 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 36.72 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.49/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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