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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 56.87 and 26.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 56.87 and 26.68 is: 36.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 56.87 = 26.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/56.87 = 26.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 56.87 × 26.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 1,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.07/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.77

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