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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 36.63 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 36.63 and 26.23 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 36.63 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/36.63 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 36.63 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.85/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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