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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.65, 51.91 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.65, 51.91 and 26.01 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.65 : 51.91 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.65/51.91 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.65x = 51.91 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.65x = 1,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.02/37.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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