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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.93, 52.32 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.93, 52.32 and 26.30 is: 36.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.93 : 52.32 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.93/52.32 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.93x = 52.32 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.93x = 1,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.77/37.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.28

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