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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 55.37 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 55.37 and 26.14 is: 36.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 55.37 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/55.37 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 55.37 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 1,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.37/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.04

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