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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.05, 55.62 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.05, 55.62 and 26.63 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.05 : 55.62 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.05/55.62 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.05x = 55.62 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.05x = 1,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.88/37.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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