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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 62.55 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 62.55 and 26.49 is: 39.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 62.55 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/62.55 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 62.55 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 1,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656.95/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.76

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