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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 56.03 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 56.03 and 26.07 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 56.03 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/56.03 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 56.03 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 1,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460.57/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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