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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.62, 60.89 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.62, 60.89 and 26.89 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.62 : 60.89 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.62/60.89 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.62x = 60.89 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.62x = 1,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637.25/40.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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