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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.34, 55.66 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.34, 55.66 and 26.52 is: 36.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.34 : 55.66 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.34/55.66 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.34x = 55.66 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.34x = 1,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476.10/40.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.59

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