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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 57.78 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 57.78 and 26.33 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 57.78 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/57.78 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 57.78 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 1,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.36/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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