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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 61.97 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 61.97 and 26.87 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 61.97 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/61.97 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 61.97 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664.69/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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