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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.58, 62.36 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.58, 62.36 and 26.31 is: 39.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.58 : 62.36 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.58/62.36 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.58x = 62.36 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.58x = 1,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.69/41.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.46

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