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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 51.27 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 51.27 and 26.82 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 51.27 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/51.27 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 51.27 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 1,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.06/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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