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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.97, 63.00 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.97, 63.00 and 26.71 is: 40.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.97 : 63.00 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.97/63.00 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.97x = 63.00 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.97x = 1,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.28/41.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.08

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