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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 37.04 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 37.04 and 26.47 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 37.04 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/37.04 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 37.04 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.42/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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