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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.75, 61 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.75, 61 and 26.32 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.75 : 61 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.75/61 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.75x = 61 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.75x = 1,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605.52/40.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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