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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 55.46 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 55.46 and 26.82 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 55.46 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/55.46 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 55.46 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.44/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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