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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.94, 56.87 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.94, 56.87 and 26.55 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.94 : 56.87 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.94/56.87 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.94x = 56.87 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.94x = 1,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509.77/37.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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