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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.50 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.50 and 26.48 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.50 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.50 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.50 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.42/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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