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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.75, 56.52 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.75, 56.52 and 26.27 is: 39.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.75 : 56.52 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.75/56.52 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.75x = 56.52 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.75x = 1,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.92/37.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.34

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