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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.56, 56.39 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.56, 56.39 and 26.70 is: 40.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.56 : 56.39 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.56/56.39 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.56x = 56.39 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.56x = 1,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.61/37.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.09

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