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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.27, 56.96 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.27, 56.96 and 26.70 is: 36.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.27 : 56.96 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.27/56.96 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.27x = 56.96 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.27x = 1,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.70/41.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.85

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