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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.51, 50.29 and 26.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.51, 50.29 and 26.65 is: 36.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.51 : 50.29 = 26.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.51/50.29 = 26.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.51x = 50.29 × 26.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.51x = 1,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340.23/36.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.71

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