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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.63, 56.09 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.63, 56.09 and 26.80 is: 36.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.63 : 56.09 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.63/56.09 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.63x = 56.09 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.63x = 1,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.08/40.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.99

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