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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.91, 57.81 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.91, 57.81 and 26.38 is: 36.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.91 : 57.81 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.91/57.81 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.91x = 57.81 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.91x = 1,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.61/41.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.38

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