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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 37.35 and 26.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 37.35 and 26.65 is: 36.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 37.35 = 26.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/37.35 = 26.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 37.35 × 26.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.38/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.98

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