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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 37.36 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 37.36 and 26.56 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 37.36 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/37.36 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 37.36 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.28/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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