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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.23, 55.73 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.23, 55.73 and 26.35 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.23 : 55.73 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.23/55.73 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.23x = 55.73 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.23x = 1,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.21/37.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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