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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.12, 55.37 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.12, 55.37 and 26.12 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.12 : 55.37 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.12/55.37 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.12x = 55.37 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.12x = 1,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446.26/40.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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