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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.11, 55.31 and 26.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.11, 55.31 and 26.26 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.11 : 55.31 = 26.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.11/55.31 = 26.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.11x = 55.31 × 26.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.11x = 1,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452.44/40.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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