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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.70, 61.06 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.70, 61.06 and 26.24 is: 39.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.70 : 61.06 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.70/61.06 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.70x = 61.06 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.70x = 1,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.21/40.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.37

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