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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.43, 62.25 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.43, 62.25 and 26.22 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.43 : 62.25 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.43/62.25 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.43x = 62.25 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.43x = 1,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632.20/41.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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