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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 60.89 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 60.89 and 26.16 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 60.89 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/60.89 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 60.89 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.75/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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