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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.02, 53.94 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.02, 53.94 and 26.90 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.02 : 53.94 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.02/53.94 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.02x = 53.94 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.02x = 1,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.99/36.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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