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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 57.77 and 26.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 57.77 and 26.34 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 57.77 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/57.77 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 57.77 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 1,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.53/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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