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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.41, 50.23 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.41, 50.23 and 26.73 is: 36.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.41 : 50.23 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.41/50.23 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.41x = 50.23 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.41x = 1,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.46/36.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.88

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