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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.11, 55.59 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.11, 55.59 and 26.25 is: 39.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.11 : 55.59 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.11/55.59 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.11x = 55.59 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.11x = 1,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.24/37.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.32

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