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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.90, 56.81 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.90, 56.81 and 26.49 is: 39.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.90 : 56.81 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.90/56.81 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.90x = 56.81 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.90x = 1,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504.90/37.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.71

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