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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.27, 55.56 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.27, 55.56 and 26.46 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.27 : 55.56 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.27/55.56 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.27x = 55.56 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.27x = 1,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.99/40.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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