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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.66, 54.90 and 26.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.66, 54.90 and 26.58 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.66 : 54.90 = 26.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.66/54.90 = 26.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.66x = 54.90 × 26.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.66x = 1,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.24/36.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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