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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 54.20 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 54.20 and 26.55 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 54.20 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/54.20 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 54.20 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439.08/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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