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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.62, 56.02 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.62, 56.02 and 26.04 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.62 : 56.02 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.62/56.02 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.62x = 56.02 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.62x = 1,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.76/40.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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