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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.63, 55 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.63, 55 and 26.50 is: 39.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.63 : 55 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.63/55 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.63x = 55 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.63x = 1,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457.50/36.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.79

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