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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 62.36 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 62.36 and 26.43 is: 39.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 62.36 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/62.36 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 62.36 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 1,648.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648.17/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.67

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