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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 53.97 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 53.97 and 26.40 is: 39.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 53.97 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/53.97 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 53.97 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424.81/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.51

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