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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 49.98 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 49.98 and 26.54 is: 36.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 49.98 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/49.98 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 49.98 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326.47/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.58

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