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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 37.14 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 37.14 and 26.82 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 37.14 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/37.14 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 37.14 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.09/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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