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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.80, 52.26 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.80, 52.26 and 36.60 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.80 : 52.26 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.80/52.26 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.80x = 52.26 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.80x = 1,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.72/37.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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