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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.57, 62.30 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.57, 62.30 and 26.32 is: 39.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.57 : 62.30 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.57/62.30 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.57x = 62.30 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.57x = 1,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639.74/41.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.45

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