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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.92, 52.38 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.92, 52.38 and 26.30 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.92 : 52.38 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.92/52.38 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.92x = 52.38 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.92x = 1,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377.72/37.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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