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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61.32 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61.32 and 26.48 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61.32 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61.32 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61.32 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 1,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.91/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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