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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.48, 57.24 and 26.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.48, 57.24 and 26.95 is: 37.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.48 : 57.24 = 26.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.48/57.24 = 26.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.48x = 57.24 × 26.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.48x = 1,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.62/41.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.19

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