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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.30, 57 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.30, 57 and 26.75 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.30 : 57 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.30/57 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.30x = 57 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.30x = 1,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.75/41.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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