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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 50.68 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 50.68 and 26.35 is: 36.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 50.68 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/50.68 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 50.68 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 1,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.37/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.37

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