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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 57.53 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 57.53 and 26.14 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 57.53 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/57.53 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 57.53 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 1,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.81/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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