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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.74, 62.55 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.74, 62.55 and 26.55 is: 39.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.74 : 62.55 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.74/62.55 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.74x = 62.55 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.74x = 1,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.70/41.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.79

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