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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 51 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 51 and 26.04 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 51 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/51 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 51 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.04/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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