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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 56.10 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 56.10 and 26.11 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 56.10 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/56.10 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 56.10 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464.77/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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