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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 51.41 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 51.41 and 26.35 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 51.41 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/51.41 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 51.41 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 1,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.59/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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