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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.43, 50.18 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.43, 50.18 and 26.05 is: 35.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.43 : 50.18 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.43/50.18 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.43x = 50.18 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.43x = 1,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.10/36.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.88

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