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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 51.01 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 51.01 and 26.11 is: 36.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 51.01 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/51.01 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 51.01 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331.87/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.00

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