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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.07, 55.32 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.07, 55.32 and 26.06 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.07 : 55.32 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.07/55.32 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.07x = 55.32 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.07x = 1,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.64/40.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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