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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.59, 62.37 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.59, 62.37 and 26.37 is: 39.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.59 : 62.37 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.59/62.37 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.59x = 62.37 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.59x = 1,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.70/41.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.55

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