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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 55.34 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 55.34 and 26.28 is: 39.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 55.34 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/55.34 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 55.34 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.34/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.31

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