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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 60.48 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 60.48 and 26.75 is: 40.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 60.48 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/60.48 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 60.48 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 1,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.99/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.17

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