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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.18 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.18 and 26.04 is: 39.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.18 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.18 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.18 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645.21/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.06

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