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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.09, 60.03 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.09, 60.03 and 26.52 is: 39.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.09 : 60.03 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.09/60.03 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.09x = 60.03 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.09x = 1,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.00/40.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.71

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