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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.62, 108.95 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.62, 108.95 and 26.98 is: 40.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.62 : 108.95 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.62/108.95 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.62x = 108.95 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.62x = 2,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939.68/72.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.48

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