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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 50.49 and 26.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 50.49 and 26.91 is: 37.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 50.49 = 26.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/50.49 = 26.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 50.49 × 26.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.69/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.18

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