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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.64, 60.95 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.64, 60.95 and 26.15 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.64 : 60.95 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.64/60.95 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.64x = 60.95 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.64x = 1,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.71/40.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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