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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.75, 37.06 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.75, 37.06 and 26.12 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.75 : 37.06 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.75/37.06 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.75x = 37.06 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.75x = 967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.69/26.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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