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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 62.56 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 62.56 and 26.52 is: 39.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 62.56 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/62.56 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 62.56 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 1,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659.12/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.72

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