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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 59.91 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 59.91 and 26.44 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 59.91 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/59.91 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 59.91 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 1,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.02/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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