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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.48, 60.62 and 26.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.48, 60.62 and 26.92 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.48 : 60.62 = 26.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.48/60.62 = 26.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.48x = 60.62 × 26.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.48x = 1,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.89/40.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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