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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.68, 55.05 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.68, 55.05 and 26.55 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.68 : 55.05 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.68/55.05 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.68x = 55.05 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.68x = 1,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461.48/36.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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