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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.69, 50.63 and 26.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.69, 50.63 and 26.99 is: 37.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.69 : 50.63 = 26.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.69/50.63 = 26.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.69x = 50.63 × 26.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.69x = 1,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366.50/36.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.24

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