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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.57, 56.02 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.57, 56.02 and 26.75 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.57 : 56.02 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.57/56.02 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.57x = 56.02 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.57x = 1,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.25/40.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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