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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 37.08 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 37.08 and 26.32 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 37.08 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/37.08 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 37.08 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.95/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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