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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.64, 55.01 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.64, 55.01 and 26.49 is: 39.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.64 : 55.01 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.64/55.01 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.64x = 55.01 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.64x = 1,457.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457.21/36.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.77

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