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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.66, 56.12 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.66, 56.12 and 26.12 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.66 : 56.12 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.66/56.12 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.66x = 56.12 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.66x = 1,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.85/40.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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