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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.90, 56.41 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.90, 56.41 and 26.14 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.90 : 56.41 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.90/56.41 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.90x = 56.41 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.90x = 1,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474.56/40.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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