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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.74, 57.58 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.74, 57.58 and 26.19 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.74 : 57.58 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.74/57.58 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.74x = 57.58 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.74x = 1,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.02/41.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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