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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.47, 57.21 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.47, 57.21 and 26.93 is: 37.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.47 : 57.21 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.47/57.21 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.47x = 57.21 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.47x = 1,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.67/41.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.15

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