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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.02, 55.53 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.02, 55.53 and 26.46 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.02 : 55.53 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.02/55.53 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.02x = 55.53 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.02x = 1,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.32/37.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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