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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.64, 56.07 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.64, 56.07 and 26.10 is: 36.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.64 : 56.07 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.64/56.07 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.64x = 56.07 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.64x = 1,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463.43/40.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.01

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