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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.37, 57.05 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.37, 57.05 and 26.79 is: 36.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.37 : 57.05 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.37/57.05 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.37x = 57.05 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.37x = 1,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.95/41.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.94

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