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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.65, 55.08 and 26.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.65, 55.08 and 26.66 is: 40.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.65 : 55.08 = 26.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.65/55.08 = 26.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.65x = 55.08 × 26.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.65x = 1,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.57/36.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.07

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