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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.46, 54.73 and 26.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.46, 54.73 and 26.29 is: 39.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.46 : 54.73 = 26.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.46/54.73 = 26.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.46x = 54.73 × 26.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.46x = 1,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438.74/36.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.46

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