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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 50.93 and 26.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 50.93 and 26.58 is: 36.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 50.93 = 26.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/50.93 = 26.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 50.93 × 26.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 1,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.79/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.67

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