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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.69, 55.00 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.69, 55.00 and 26.51 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.69 : 55.00 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.69/55.00 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.69x = 55.00 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.69x = 1,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.19/36.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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