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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 61.99 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 61.99 and 26.10 is: 39.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 61.99 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/61.99 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 61.99 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 1,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.94/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.15

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