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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.02, 49.64 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.02, 49.64 and 26.30 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.02 : 49.64 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.02/49.64 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.02x = 49.64 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.02x = 1,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.53/36.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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