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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.64, 52 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.64, 52 and 26.76 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.64 : 52 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.64/52 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.64x = 52 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.64x = 1,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391.52/37.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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