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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 36.99 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 36.99 and 26.38 is: 36.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 36.99 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/36.99 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 36.99 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.80/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.37

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