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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.90, 52.29 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.90, 52.29 and 26.23 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.90 : 52.29 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.90/52.29 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.90x = 52.29 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.90x = 1,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371.57/37.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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