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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.82, 57.68 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.82, 57.68 and 26.27 is: 36.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.82 : 57.68 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.82/57.68 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.82x = 57.68 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.82x = 1,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.83/41.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.23

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