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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.17, 55.56 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.17, 55.56 and 26.94 is: 40.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.17 : 55.56 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.17/55.56 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.17x = 55.56 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.17x = 1,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496.79/37.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.27

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