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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.68, 56.10 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.68, 56.10 and 26.13 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.68 : 56.10 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.68/56.10 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.68x = 56.10 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.68x = 1,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.89/40.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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