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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.02, 51.03 and 26.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.02, 51.03 and 26.09 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.02 : 51.03 = 26.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.02/51.03 = 26.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.02x = 51.03 × 26.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.02x = 1,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331.12/37.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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