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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.57, 50.44 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.57, 50.44 and 26.22 is: 36.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.57 : 50.44 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.57/50.44 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.57x = 50.44 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.57x = 1,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.54/36.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.16

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