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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.84, 36.80 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.84, 36.80 and 26.76 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.84 : 36.80 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.84/36.80 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.84x = 36.80 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.84x = 984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.87/26.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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