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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.63, 51.91 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.63, 51.91 and 26.73 is: 36.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.63 : 51.91 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.63/51.91 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.63x = 51.91 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.63x = 1,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387.49/37.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.87

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