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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.08, 63 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.08, 63 and 26.83 is: 40.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.08 : 63 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.08/63 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.08x = 63 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.08x = 1,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689.98/42.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.16

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