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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.12, 55.56 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.12, 55.56 and 26.48 is: 39.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.12 : 55.56 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.12/55.56 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.12x = 55.56 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.12x = 1,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471.23/37.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.63

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