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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 37.26 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 37.26 and 26.54 is: 36.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 37.26 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/37.26 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 37.26 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.93/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.88

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