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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.14, 51.32 and 26.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.14, 51.32 and 26.21 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.14 : 51.32 = 26.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.14/51.32 = 26.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.14x = 51.32 × 26.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.14x = 1,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344.71/37.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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