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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.80, 37.13 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.80, 37.13 and 26.47 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.80 : 37.13 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.80/37.13 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.80x = 37.13 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.80x = 982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.80/26.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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