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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 49.88 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 49.88 and 26.45 is: 36.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 49.88 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/49.88 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 49.88 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 1,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318.94/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.47

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