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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 49.74 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 49.74 and 26.78 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 49.74 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/49.74 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 49.74 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331.79/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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