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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.59, 57.41 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.59, 57.41 and 26.05 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.59 : 57.41 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.59/57.41 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.59x = 57.41 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.59x = 1,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.53/41.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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