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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.95, 56.86 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.95, 56.86 and 26.52 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.95 : 56.86 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.95/56.86 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.95x = 56.86 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.95x = 1,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.93/37.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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