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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 36.97 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 36.97 and 26.24 is: 36.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 36.97 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/36.97 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 36.97 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.20/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.37

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