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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.57, 55.06 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.57, 55.06 and 26.49 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.57 : 55.06 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.57/55.06 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.57x = 55.06 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.57x = 1,458.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.54/36.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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