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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.59, 56.35 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.59, 56.35 and 26.88 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.59 : 56.35 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.59/56.35 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.59x = 56.35 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.59x = 1,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.69/37.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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