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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 57.63 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 57.63 and 26.23 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 57.63 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/57.63 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 57.63 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 1,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511.38/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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