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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 55.45 and 26.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 55.45 and 26.66 is: 40.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 55.45 = 26.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/55.45 = 26.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 55.45 × 26.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478.47/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.01

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