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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 62.29 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 62.29 and 26.30 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 62.29 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/62.29 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 62.29 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 1,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638.42/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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