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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.36, 51.56 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.36, 51.56 and 26.30 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.36 : 51.56 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.36/51.56 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.36x = 51.56 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.36x = 1,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.84/37.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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