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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 56.93 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 56.93 and 26.73 is: 36.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 56.93 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/56.93 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 56.93 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.74/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.86

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