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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.90, 62.70 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.90, 62.70 and 26.42 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.90 : 62.70 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.90/62.70 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.90x = 62.70 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.90x = 1,656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656.53/41.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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