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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.11, 58.10 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.11, 58.10 and 26.37 is: 36.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.11 : 58.10 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.11/58.10 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.11x = 58.10 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.11x = 1,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531.67/42.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.38

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