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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 56.64 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 56.64 and 26.33 is: 39.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 56.64 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/56.64 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 56.64 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 1,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491.47/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.48

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