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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 37.25 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 37.25 and 26.48 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 37.25 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/37.25 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 37.25 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.34/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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