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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.62, 56.07 and 26.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.62, 56.07 and 26.81 is: 37.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.62 : 56.07 = 26.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.62/56.07 = 26.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.62x = 56.07 × 26.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.62x = 1,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.13/40.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.00

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