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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.99, 56.80 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.99, 56.80 and 26.49 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.99 : 56.80 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.99/56.80 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.99x = 56.80 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.99x = 1,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504.88/37.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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