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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.10, 51.17 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.10, 51.17 and 26.70 is: 36.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.10 : 51.17 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.10/51.17 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.10x = 51.17 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.10x = 1,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366.11/37.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.83

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