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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 56.48 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 56.48 and 26.37 is: 36.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 56.48 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/56.48 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 56.48 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 1,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489.25/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.41

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