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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.59, 57.38 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.59, 57.38 and 26.83 is: 37.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.59 : 57.38 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.59/57.38 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.59x = 57.38 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.59x = 1,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539.52/41.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.02

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