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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.21, 56.87 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.21, 56.87 and 26.64 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.21 : 56.87 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.21/56.87 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.21x = 56.87 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.21x = 1,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.88/41.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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