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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.34, 62.06 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.34, 62.06 and 26.93 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.34 : 62.06 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.34/62.06 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.34x = 62.06 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.34x = 1,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.83/41.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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