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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.15, 63.16 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.15, 63.16 and 26.94 is: 40.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.15 : 63.16 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.15/63.16 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.15x = 63.16 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.15x = 1,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.53/42.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.37

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