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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.38, 55.92 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.38, 55.92 and 27.26 is: 40.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.38 : 55.92 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.38/55.92 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.38x = 55.92 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.38x = 1,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.38/37.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.78

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