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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 56.54 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 56.54 and 26.45 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 56.54 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/56.54 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 56.54 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 1,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.48/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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