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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 50.96 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 50.96 and 26 is: 35.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 50.96 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/50.96 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 50.96 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 1,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.96/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.87

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