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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.64, 54.89 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.64, 54.89 and 26.52 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.64 : 54.89 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.64/54.89 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.64x = 54.89 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.64x = 1,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455.68/36.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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