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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 62.56 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 62.56 and 26.56 is: 39.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 62.56 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/62.56 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 62.56 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 1,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.59/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.79

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