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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.68, 57.50 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.68, 57.50 and 26.12 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.68 : 57.50 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.68/57.50 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.68x = 57.50 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.68x = 1,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.90/41.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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