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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 60.22 and 26.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 60.22 and 26.58 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 60.22 = 26.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/60.22 = 26.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 60.22 × 26.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 1,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.49/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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