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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.34, 62.05 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.34, 62.05 and 26.13 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.34 : 62.05 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.34/62.05 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.34x = 62.05 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.34x = 1,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621.41/41.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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