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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 36.81 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 36.81 and 26.04 is: 35.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 36.81 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/36.81 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 36.81 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.53/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.82

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