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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.10, 55.59 and 26.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.10, 55.59 and 26.95 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.10 : 55.59 = 26.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.10/55.59 = 26.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.10x = 55.59 × 26.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.10x = 1,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.74/37.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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