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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.45, 57.21 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.45, 57.21 and 26.90 is: 37.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.45 : 57.21 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.45/57.21 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.45x = 57.21 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.45x = 1,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.95/41.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.13

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