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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 51.07 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 51.07 and 26.11 is: 36.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 51.07 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/51.07 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 51.07 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 1,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333.44/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.01

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