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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.34 and 26.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.34 and 26.39 is: 39.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.34 = 26.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.34 = 26.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.34 × 26.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 1,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.75/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.65

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