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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.51, 51.80 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.51, 51.80 and 26.47 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.51 : 51.80 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.51/51.80 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.51x = 51.80 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.51x = 1,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371.15/37.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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