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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 60.22 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 60.22 and 26.64 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 60.22 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/60.22 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 60.22 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 1,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604.26/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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