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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.34, 62.04 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.34, 62.04 and 26.12 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.34 : 62.04 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.34/62.04 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.34x = 62.04 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.34x = 1,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.17/41.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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