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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 51.06 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 51.06 and 26.10 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 51.06 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/51.06 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 51.06 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 1,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.67/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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