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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.69, 62.50 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.69, 62.50 and 26.45 is: 39.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.69 : 62.50 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.69/62.50 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.69x = 62.50 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.69x = 1,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653.24/41.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.66

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