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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.26, 81.36 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.26, 81.36 and 26.82 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.26 : 81.36 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.26/81.36 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.26x = 81.36 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.26x = 2,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182.18/54.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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