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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.91, 50.89 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.91, 50.89 and 26 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.91 : 50.89 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.91/50.89 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.91x = 50.89 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.91x = 1,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.14/36.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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