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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.11, 54.06 and 26.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.11, 54.06 and 26.95 is: 40.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.11 : 54.06 = 26.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.11/54.06 = 26.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.11x = 54.06 × 26.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.11x = 1,456.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456.92/36.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.35

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