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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 37.23 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 37.23 and 26.60 is: 36.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 37.23 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/37.23 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 37.23 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.32/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.73

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