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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.01, 53.81 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.01, 53.81 and 26.31 is: 39.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.01 : 53.81 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.01/53.81 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.01x = 53.81 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.01x = 1,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.06/36.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.32

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