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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 36.80 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 36.80 and 26.38 is: 36.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 36.80 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/36.80 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 36.80 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.78/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.39

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