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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.69, 57.53 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.69, 57.53 and 26.13 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.69 : 57.53 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.69/57.53 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.69x = 57.53 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.69x = 1,502.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502.97/41.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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