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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.05, 55.49 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.05, 55.49 and 26.88 is: 40.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.05 : 55.49 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.05/55.49 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.05x = 55.49 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.05x = 1,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491.29/37.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.25

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