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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 55.22 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 55.22 and 26.08 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 55.22 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/55.22 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 55.22 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439.86/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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